The new assault has led to the closure of northern Gaza's main hospitals, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Israel's military has announced the launch of a major offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the freedom of remaining hostages in Gaza.The Israeli Defense Forces said on its Hebrew X account that it had mobilised troops for "Operation Gideon's Chariots" to seize "strategic areas" of the strip.

Israel has escalated its military campaign in Gaza, launching a new offensive against Hamas as the war enters one of its darkest phases.